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It Takes Time (Anne Murray song)

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"'It Takes Time'" is a song written by Shirley Eikhard and originally performed by Anne Murray. Eikhard was 15 years old at the time of Murray's recording; it was her first professionally recorded composition.

Murray's version of the song reached No. 1 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart, #6 on the Canadian Country chart, and #26 on the Canadian Pop chart in 1971. The song also appeared on her 1971 album, 'Straight, Clean and Simple'.[http://www.discogs.com/Anne-Murray-Straight-Clean-And-Simple/release/3580554 Anne Murray, 'Straight, Clean and Simple'] Retrieved July 29, 2013 The song was produced by Brian Ahern.[http://www.discogs.com/Anne-Murray-Put-Your-Hand-In-The-Hand/release/2759458 Anne Murray, "It Takes Times"] Retrieved July 29, 2013

Later in 1971, Kim Carnes recorded a version of the song. It appeared on her debut album, 'Rest on Me', produced by Jimmy Bowen.

At the age of 16, Shirley Eikhard released her version of the song. Issued as a single, the track reached No. 7 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart and #33 on the Canadian Country chart. It was released on her 1972 album, 'Shirley Eikhard'.

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Anne Murray



Shirley Eikhard



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Category:1971 singles

Category:Anne Murray songs

Category:Shirley Eikhard songs

Category:Capitol Records singles

Category:1971 songs

Category:Songs written by Shirley Eikhard

Category:Song recordings produced by Brian Ahern (producer)


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